28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

Marisol, Aracari’s owner, rings in 2008 from Cartagena, Colombia I just spent a week in Cartagena coinciding with New Years. It is the busiest time of the year in Cartagena, as it is the favourite place for Co...

Peruvian Cuisine for the World: Cebiche and Pisco Party, Barcelona On Monday, October 1st, I had the privileged opportunity to attend the Cebiche and Pisco Party in Barcelona, Spain. Held at the Palau de Padralbes, w...

Kuelap Peru: The Ancient Cloud City Standing at the top of ancient walls overlooking the cloud forest below, you really get a sense of the mysticism of Chachapoyas, and why the ancient p...

Marisol’s insider guide to booking a trip to the Galapagos Islands For almost 25 years, Aracari has coordinated tailormade itineraries to the Galapagos Islands. This quarter century worth of experience makes Marisol a...

Peruvian Recipe: Causa Causa is a Limeño classic, that’s great to share amongst friends as an appetizer or small individual plate. No food is welcome on a hot summers day th...

“Bird Watching” in Barranco: Las Pallas features Peruvian artisans’ av... Some of you may be familiar with one of our favorite hidden gems in Barranco: Las Pallas. For those of you who are not, this is one stop you should a...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!